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Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB Review | 61 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£60
Avg. price in US: ~$80
Steam pressure: ?
Heat-up time: 30 seconds
Power rating: 1,300 W
Water tank capacity: 380 ml
Weight: 1 kg

Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB review. Compare 61 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Steam Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

7.8

Very good

7.5

Very good

8.6

Excellent

7.5
Hard-floor cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
4.0
Rotating / motorized pads
25.0%
10
Swivel / flexible floor head
20.0%
9.9
Heat-up time
15.0%
10
Weight
10.0%
3.7
Power rating
9.1
Upholstery cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
10
Upholstery / fabric tool
25.0%
?
Extension hose
20.0%
9.9
Heat-up time
15.0%
10
Weight
10.0%
6.1
Accessory count
9.6
Grout cleaning
Score components:
30.0%
10
Jet nozzle
25.0%
10
Detail brushes included
20.0%
?
Extension hose
15.0%
9.9
Heat-up time
10.0%
10
Weight
9.1
Car-interior cleaning
Score components:
25.0%
?
Extension hose
20.0%
10
Jet nozzle
15.0%
10
Detail brushes included
15.0%
9.9
Heat-up time
15.0%
10
Weight
10.0%
6.1
Accessory count

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#55 in Best Steam Cleaners for Grout
#55 in Best Steam Cleaners for Tiles
#57 in Best Steam Cleaners

Verdict

The Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB is a versatile 1300W corded 10-in-1 steam mop and detachable handheld cleaner featuring a 380ml water tank and 180-degree swivel steering. Main pros include its rapid 30-second heat-up time, a 15-minute runtime per tank, chemical-free sanitization killing up to 99.9% of bacteria, and an extensive 10-piece accessory kit for multi-surface cleaning. However, notable cons include its short 4-meter power cord that often requires an extension lead, a relatively small tank capacity requiring frequent refills, and a lack of a low-water indicator light.

Technical Specifications of steam cleaner Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB

Overall score

7.8

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Performance

8.0

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Steam pressure

What it is: Measures the steam pressure of the steam cleaner.

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Importance: HIGH

?

Steam temperature

What it is: Measures the steam temperature of the steam cleaner.

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Importance: HIGH

?

Steam flow rate

What it is: Measures the steam flow rate of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by steam flow rate.

Importance: HIGH

?

Heat-up time

What it is: Measures the heat-up time of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by heat-up time.

Importance: MEDIUM

Continuous steam time

What it is: Measures the continuous steam time of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by continuous steam time.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Tank

6.2

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Cordless

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has cordless.

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Importance: LOW

Action radius

What it is: Measures the action radius of the steam cleaner.

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Importance: MEDIUM

Stainless steel boiler

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has stainless steel boiler.

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Importance: LOW

?

Power rating

What it is: Measures the power rating of the steam cleaner.

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Importance: LOW

Water tank capacity

What it is: Measures the water tank capacity of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by water tank capacity.

Importance: HIGH

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Versatility

9.2

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Suitable for allergy sufferers

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has suitable for allergy sufferers.

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Importance: MEDIUM

Product type

What it is: Describes the product type of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by product type.

Importance: LOW

2-in-1 steam mop and handheld cleaner

Convertible handheld design

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has convertible handheld design.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by convertible handheld design.

Importance: LOW

Steam vacuum function

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has steam vacuum function.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by steam vacuum function.

Importance: LOW

Floor nozzle type

What it is: Describes the floor nozzle type of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by floor nozzle type.

Importance: LOW

Rectangular floor head

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Accessories

8.3

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Accessory count

What it is: Measures the accessory count of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by accessory count.

Importance: MEDIUM

Mop pads included

What it is: Measures the mop pads included of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by mop pads included.

Importance: LOW

Carpet glider included

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has carpet glider included.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by carpet glider included.

Importance: LOW

Extension tubes / wands

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has extension tubes / wands.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by extension tubes / wands.

Importance: LOW

Extension hose

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has extension hose.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by extension hose.

Importance: LOW

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Design

6.9

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Wheels

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has wheels.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by wheels.

Importance: LOW

Volume

What it is: Measures the volume of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by volume.

Importance: LOW

Weight

What it is: Measures the weight of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by weight.

Importance: MEDIUM

Width

What it is: Measures the width of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by width.

Importance: LOW

Height

What it is: Measures the height of the steam cleaner.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by height.

Importance: LOW

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Safety

5.3

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Child safety lock

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has child safety lock.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by child safety lock.

Importance: LOW

Safety valve / safety cap

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has safety valve / safety cap.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by safety valve / safety cap.

Importance: LOW

Auto shut-off

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has auto shut-off.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by auto shut-off.

Importance: LOW

Trigger lock / continuous steam lock

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has trigger lock / continuous steam lock.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by trigger lock / continuous steam lock.

Importance: LOW

?

Descaling system

What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has descaling system.

When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by descaling system.

Importance: LOW

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Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB vs the average steam cleaner

Why is Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB better than the average steam cleaner?

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3 kg lighter
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB weighs less than the average steam cleaner (1 kg vs 4 kg).
What it is: Measures the weight of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by weight.
Importance: MEDIUM
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB weighs less than the average steam cleaner (1 kg vs 4 kg).1 kg vs 4 kg
Convertible handheld design
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a convertible handheld design, while the average steam cleaner does not.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has convertible handheld design.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by convertible handheld design.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a convertible handheld design, while the average steam cleaner does not.
184 mm narrower
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB is narrower than the average steam cleaner (110 mm vs 294 mm).
What it is: Measures the width of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by width.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB is narrower than the average steam cleaner (110 mm vs 294 mm).110 mm vs 294 mm
Includes a carpet glider
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a carpet glider, while the average steam cleaner does not.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has carpet glider included.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by carpet glider included.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a carpet glider, while the average steam cleaner does not.
130.5 mm shallower
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB is shallower than the average steam cleaner (190 mm vs 320.5 mm).
What it is: Measures the depth of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by depth.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB is shallower than the average steam cleaner (190 mm vs 320.5 mm).190 mm vs 320.5 mm
Includes a window squeegee
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a window squeegee, while the average steam cleaner does not.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has window squeegee.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by window squeegee.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a window squeegee, while the average steam cleaner does not.
Includes a scraper / grout tool
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a scraper or grout tool, while the average steam cleaner does not.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has scraper / grout tool.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by scraper / grout tool.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a scraper or grout tool, while the average steam cleaner does not.
90 seconds shorter heat-up time
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (30 seconds vs 120 seconds).
What it is: Measures the heat-up time of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by heat-up time.
Importance: MEDIUM
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (30 seconds vs 120 seconds).30 seconds vs 120 seconds
90 seconds shorter heat-up time
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a shorter heat-up time than the average steam cleaner (30 seconds vs 120 seconds).
Convertible handheld design
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a convertible handheld design, while the average steam cleaner does not.
Includes a carpet glider
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a carpet glider, while the average steam cleaner does not.
Includes a window squeegee
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a window squeegee, while the average steam cleaner does not.
Includes a scraper / grout tool
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a scraper or grout tool, while the average steam cleaner does not.
3 kg lighter
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB weighs less than the average steam cleaner (1 kg vs 4 kg).
184 mm narrower
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB is narrower than the average steam cleaner (110 mm vs 294 mm).
130.5 mm shallower
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB is shallower than the average steam cleaner (190 mm vs 320.5 mm).

Why is Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB worse than the average steam cleaner?

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No adjustable steam output
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB does not have adjustable steam output, while the average steam cleaner does.
5 minutes shorter continuous steam time
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a shorter continuous steam time than the average steam cleaner (15 minutes vs 20 minutes).
3.21 m shorter action radius
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (4 m vs 7.21 m).
420 ml smaller water tank capacity
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (380 ml vs 800 ml).
1 m shorter power cord
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a shorter power cord than the average steam cleaner (4 m vs 5 m).
200 W lower power rating
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a lower power rating than the average steam cleaner (1300 W vs 1500 W).
1.4 mm narrower cleaning width
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a narrower cleaning width than the average steam cleaner (30 mm vs 31.4 mm).
Cannot be parked upright
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB cannot stand upright for parking, while the average steam cleaner does.
No wheels
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner does.
No carry handle
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB does not have a carry handle, while the average steam cleaner does.
No safety valve / cap
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner does.
No child safety lock
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB does not have a child safety lock, while the average steam cleaner does.
No adjustable steam output
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB does not have adjustable steam output, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has adjustable steam output.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by adjustable steam output.
Importance: MEDIUM
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB does not have adjustable steam output, while the average steam cleaner does.
3.21 m shorter action radius
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (4 m vs 7.21 m).
What it is: Measures the action radius of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by action radius.
Importance: MEDIUM
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a shorter action radius than the average steam cleaner (4 m vs 7.21 m).4 m vs 7.21 m
420 ml smaller water tank capacity
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (380 ml vs 800 ml).
What it is: Measures the water tank capacity of the steam cleaner.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by water tank capacity.
Importance: HIGH
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB has a smaller water tank capacity than the average steam cleaner (380 ml vs 800 ml).380 ml vs 800 ml
Cannot be parked upright
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB cannot stand upright for parking, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has self-standing / parking position.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by self-standing / parking position.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB cannot stand upright for parking, while the average steam cleaner does.
No safety valve / cap
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has safety valve / safety cap.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by safety valve / safety cap.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB does not have a safety valve or safety cap, while the average steam cleaner does.
No child safety lock
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB does not have a child safety lock, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has child safety lock.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by child safety lock.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB does not have a child safety lock, while the average steam cleaner does.
No wheels
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has wheels.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by wheels.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB does not have wheels, while the average steam cleaner does.
No carry handle
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB does not have a carry handle, while the average steam cleaner does.
What it is: Shows whether the steam cleaner has carry handle.
When it matters: This matters when you compare steam cleaners by carry handle.
Importance: LOW
Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB does not have a carry handle, while the average steam cleaner does.

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Third-party reviews

United Kingdom

(Reviews last updated: August 2026)

What customers like about Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB?

Extremely lightweight and easy to maneuver on floors
Heats up very quickly, usually ready to use in 25 to 30 seconds
Highly versatile due to the 10-in-1 design with a detachable handheld unit
Eco-friendly and chemical-free cleaning that sanitizes effectively
Floors dry rapidly within seconds after steaming
Reusable microfiber pads are easy to attach via Velcro and clean well

What customers dislike about Black+Decker FSMH13E10-GB?

The power cord is relatively short and often requires an extension lead
Overall build quality feels a bit plastic and not robustly sturdy
Lacks steam flow control options with only a basic on/off function
Does not stand upright on its own and requires disassembly or resting for storage
Water reservoir opening can be awkward to fill without a funnel
Can occasionally leak water or suffer reduced steam production if the handle is not held higher than the outlet during attachment use

Expert reviews

idealhome.co.uk

27/06/2021

Summary of the review

Black and Decker 10-in-1 Steam Mop FSMH13E10 review

The Black and Decker 10-in-1 Steam Mop (FSMH13E10) is an affordable, exceptionally lightweight cleaner that excels at maneuvering and offers impressive, effortless dirt-lifting performance, according to an Ideal Home review. While versatile with 10 accessories and easy to store, the unit is hindered by a very short 4-meter cord, an awkward water tank, no variable steam settings, and a tendency to leave floors and fabrics excessively wet.

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